Mechanic/Welder Spokane, WA
Location
Spokane Valley, WA
Wage
$23 – $30/hr
Employment Type
Full-time
Required Skills & Certifications
Stainless Steel
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Posted on October 9, 2026
Job Description
Overview
Tankmax is a privately held mid-sized company that provides Cargo Tank Parts, Test and Inspection, and Repair Services with multiple locations and mobile units across several states. The Spokane, WA facility is looking for a Tanker Service Technician to perform repairs on fuel tanker trucks and trailers.
Responsibilities
- Perform air and electrical diagnostics and repair on trailers.
- Diagnose and repair air systems on trucks and trailers, including brakes and suspension.
- Conduct DOT inspections on trucks and trailers.
- Inspect tanker trailers for damage.
- Read electrical schematics and execute repairs.
- Welding and hot work is a plus.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience as a mechanic is required.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in awkward positions.
- Must be willing to work inside and outside in all weather conditions.
- Knowledge of ABS systems is required.
- Prior experience is a plus.
Benefits
- 401k
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
Additional Information
- Schedule: Monday to Friday with possible overtime.
- Work location: In person at Spokane Valley, WA 99212.
Benefits
401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
How this job compares in Spokane Valley, WA
Pay in context
At roughly $27/hr, this posting comes in about 17% below the $32/hr median for welding jobs across Washington, where the middle half runs $29–$36/hr across 72 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 15% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.
The local market in Spokane Valley, WA
Spokane Valley, WA currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Washington as a whole we're tracking 89 other active welding openings from 61 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Spokane Valley, or widen the search to Washington.
The most active employers in Washington at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Seattle, WA (11), Parker Hannifin (4), and All American Marine (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
Within Washington, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Seattle at $36/hr, Bremerton at $34/hr, and Bellingham at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.
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